Saguaro Collection (#6)

A pale morph red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) nests in the arms of a saguaro cactus in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Ajo Mountain Drive winds through the desert forest of Saguaro and Organ Pipe cactus to the Ajo Mountains

Morning light on Saguaro cactus under Gates Pass, Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona USA

Saguaro cactus at sunrise under Gates Pass, Tucson Mountain Park, Arizona

Saguaro cactus at sunset, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona USA

USA, Arizona, Tucson, Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain District

A male Gambels quail (Callipepla gambelii) watches from a saguaro skeleton

Sunset, Flat Iron Mountain, Lost Dutchman State Park, Apache Junction, Arizona, USA

Saguaro cactus blossom at the tip of a long arm, Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Arizona

USA, Arizona, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, Sunset light on brittlebush, phacelia, cholla and saguaro growing at base of rugged Kofa Mountains

USA, Arizona. Composite of saguaro cactus and lightning. Credit as: Jim Zuckerman / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Arizona, USA, America

MARICOPA WOMEN, c1907. Maricopa women gathering saguaro cactus fruit in Arizona. Photograph by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

NA, USA, Arizona, Tucson Saguaro cactus
NA, USA, Arizona, Tucson. Saguaro National Park. Saguaro cactus

N. A. USA, AZ, Saguaro NP, Saguaro Sunset
N.A. USA, AZ, Saguaro NP, Saguaro Sunset

NA, USA, Arizona, Saguaro NP Engelmanns prickly pear (Opunita phaeacantha var
NA, USA, Arizona, Saguaro NP. Engelmanns prickly pear (Opunita phaeacantha var. discata)

North America, USA, Arizona, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument flowering Brittlebrush
North America, USA, Arizona, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, flowering Brittlebrush and Saguaro and Organ Pipe cacti

NA, USA, Arizona. Saguaro National Park. Flowering hedgehog cactus with organ pipe, teddybear cholla and saguaro

NA, USA, Arizona. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Saguaro cactus

Saguaro National Park, Arizona, Saguaro Cactus, Sonoran Desert, Carnegiea gigantea
USA, Saguaro National Park, Arizona, Saguaro Cactus, Sonoran Desert, Carnegiea gigantea

North America, USA, Arizona, Phoenix. Desert Botanical Garden, giant saguaro cactus with moon

USA, Arizona, Saguaro National Park, Saguaro cacti

Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)
United States, State of Arizona. Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)

saguaro cacti, Carnegiea gigantea, at sunset in Saguaro National Park, Arizona

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Organ Pipe Cactus and Giant Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) (Stenocereus thurberi) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Masses of Saguaro in the low-lying part of the Ajo Mountain Drive. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Organ Pipe Cactus and Giant Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). (Stenocereus thurberi) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - The "Crested Saguaro" is a rarity in nature and its cause is unknown. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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White-winged Dove - Sitting on the nest which is well protected by the spines of a Giant Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea). (Zenaida asiatica) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro, Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens) and Engelmann's Prickly Pear (Opuntia engelmannii) (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - With buds and flowers (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. At dusk. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. In the evening with moon. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Giant Saguaro - Symbol of the American Southwest and indicator of the Sonoran Desert. (Carnegiea gigantea) Date:

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Cactus Wren - On the lookout on a Giant Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea). (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) Date:

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The majestic saguaro, a symbol of the Saguaro Desert in Arizona, USA. These towering cacti can be found throughout the Saguaro National Park, particularly in the Tuscon Mountain District west unit. As the sun sets over this breathtaking landscape, the saguaro cacti create a stunning silhouette against the vibrant sky. In Saguaro National Monument, these giant cacti stand tall and proud amidst a picturesque desert backdrop. The Superstition Mountains near Phoenix also provide a striking contrast to these iconic plants. The Gila Woodpecker plays an essential role in pollinating the saguaro cactus by feeding on its nectar and insects. They make holes in their nests within these towering giants, which are then utilized by other birds as well. Truly a common resident of the Sonoran desert. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument showcases streaming light illuminating the desert scenery with unmatched beauty. Giant saguaros thrive alongside snow-capped Catalina Mountains in Saguaro National Park - nature's harmonious collaboration between deserts and mountains. Tucson boasts impressive specimens of giant saguaro cacti that dominate its landscape at Saguaro National Park. Their blooming flowers add bursts of color to this arid region during certain times of year. Witnessing an adult Harris Hawk perched on top of a saguaro with wings spread wide is truly awe-inspiring. With stick in mouth, they demonstrate their resourcefulness and adaptability within this unique ecosystem. These glimpses into life among saguaros remind us why they hold such significance for Arizona's natural heritage – resilient symbols thriving under harsh conditions while providing shelter for various species that call them home.